Psychological Freedom and Original Sin: Rahner with Lacan. SIG Salon

Description:
In this salon, theologian Karl Rahner’s commentary on original sin, freedom, and responsibility in his seminal text Foundations of Christian Faith (1982) are put into conversation with the psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan’s ideas regarding the ethics of speech and unconscious desire, in his Discourse to Catholics and Ethics of Psychoanalysis. The psychoanalytic notion of the split subject, one defined by psychic conflict, is compatible with the Catholic conception of original sin. Therefore, the goal of psychoanalysis aligns with a mature life of faith, greater psychological freedom and personal responsibility.

Category of Education: D1.3 Practice/Education/Research

Intended Audience: 

• Psychologists
• Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
• Clergy/Religious
• Medical professionals, M.D., P.A., Nurses

Content Learning Level: Intermediate

Learning objectives 

1. Participants will be able to explain why sexuality, determinism, and guilt have been barriers to dialogue between Catholicism and psychoanalysis.
2. Participants will be able to compare Karl Rahner’s conceptualization of original sin to Jacques Lacan’s concept of unconscious desire.
3. Participants will be able to describe how both Catholicism and psychoanalysis can work together towards the therapeutic and spiritual goal of greater psychological freedom

Schedule: Salon Lecture - 50 minutes Question and Answer - 10 minutes

Cancelation Policy: 
Refunds will not be offered for this event. However, registrants who cannot attend live are able to select the option to watch on demand and complete the home study to receive CE credits (if offered) at a later date. Any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Mary Hanys at mhanys@catholicpsychotherapy.org for more details.

The Catholic Psychotherapy Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Catholic Psychotherapy Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.